Spring’s Sweetest Creations with Chef Ashutosh

Spring’s Sweetest Creations with Chef Ashutosh

As the season changes and nature awakens, so does the world of pastry. Spring brings bright flavors, fresh ingredients, and a touch of floral elegance to the dessert menu at La Quinta Resort & Club. Our very own Chef Ashutosh shares his inspiration for the season’s most delightful pastries and his personal favorite springtime treat.

Spring desserts are all about light, fresh, and fruit-forward flavors with a touch of floral elegance. Lavender, rose, chamomile, and elderflower add delicate aromatics to cakes, tarts, and macaron fillings. Seasonal fruits like strawberries, rhubarb, citrus, and cherries bring vibrant flavors to desserts like lemon meringue pie, rhubarb crumble, and strawberry shortcake. Refreshing sorbets and ice creams in flavors like lemon, strawberry basil, raspberry rose, peach, and cherry almond offer the perfect way to cool off. Naked cakes with light frostings, decorated with edible flowers, create a naturally elegant presentation.

For Chef Ashutosh, carrot cake is the ultimate spring dessert. Made with fresh, earthy carrots at their seasonal peak, this classic treat is a favorite for Easter, Mother’s Day brunches, and spring celebrations. Carrots bring a natural sweetness, balanced with warm spices like cinnamon and nutmeg. Pecans or walnuts add a delightful crunch, while the Malibu-infused cream cheese frosting introduces a hint of coconut that pairs beautifully with the cake’s flavors.

Served warm and topped with a generous scoop of vanilla ice cream, a drizzle of toffee sauce, and toasted nuts, this dessert is an indulgent way to embrace the flavors of spring.

At La Quinta Resort & Club, Chef Ashutosh is creating seasonal masterpieces that highlight the best of spring’s bounty. Whether you’re savoring a fruit-filled tart, a scoop of refreshing sorbet, or a beautifully crafted naked cake, each bite captures the essence of the season. Visit us this spring to experience these sweet delights, all inspired by the freshest ingredients and Chef Ashutosh’s passion for pastry.